Top turn-out for Huntingdonshire’s Christmas Lights

LARGE numbers turned up despite Arctic temperatures for Christmas light switch-ons across Huntingdonshire at the weekend.

In Huntingdon new LED decorations lit up the High Street and Chequers Court wowing visitors who had come for an afternoon’s festive fun and shopping on Sunday.

Entertainment was provided by local talent on the stage in Market Square. Among the highlights were a fairy stilt walker, a strolling jazz band and a community choir.

Shops opened for the day and there were also a range of stalls offering information on local good causes in Market Square and a Christmas gift and craft fair at the Commemoration Hall courtesy of PATCH (Performing Arts at the Commemoration Hall).

In addition Santa was dishing out gifts at his grotto in the Town Hall. His popularity meant some children had to be turned away, but Santa will be at the hall again on Saturday December 11 from 11am to 3pm for those who were disappointed on Sunday.

In St Ives on the same day there were more fun and games where the Christmas lights committee also showcased a set of eight new lights in Market Hill.

A bumper programme of events this year included entertainment from 1pm provided on the stage in the town centre.